Background
PECKOVER, Alexander Peckover was born on August 16, 1830 in Wisbech. Is directly descended from Edmund Peckover, who served in Cromwell’s army, and whose landed property he possesses.
PECKOVER, Alexander Peckover was born on August 16, 1830 in Wisbech. Is directly descended from Edmund Peckover, who served in Cromwell’s army, and whose landed property he possesses.
Studied at Grove House School, Tottenham. Partner many years in bank of Gurney, Peckover, and Company. Now retired; takes a special interest in collections of ancient Manuscripts, early Bibles, and maps, also early printed books, especially English.
Also in meteorology; Doctor of Laws.
Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, 1893-1906. President of Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge. Alexander Peckover, Justice of the Peace.
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. Fellow of the Linnean Society. Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Clubs: Royal Societies; Cambridge County.
Spouse 1858, Eliza (d. 1862), o.daughter of J. Sharpies, Hitchin.